Physical Therapist II Acute Care

Under general supervision, delivers physical therapy (PT) services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination and development of treatment plans in accordance with the Maryland Physical Therapy Practice Act.

Will demonstrate competency in treating multiple patient populations within the acute care setting.

Education :

BS, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Licensures / Certifications :

Current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist.

Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification).

Experience :

At least 1year experience

Acute care experience preferred

Skills :

• Knowledge of physical therapy theories, practices and standards
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to evaluate patient function, develop treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Ability to set priorities and schedule patients utilizing time efficiently.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in use of standardized tests to support documentation
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage an average caseload per productivity goals set
• Ability to be proficient in treating at least 2 high risk patient populations
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn EMR navigation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

Patient Care

1. Evaluation

• Review of medical history, diagnosis and physician's prescription.
• Observation and interview of patient / caregiver.
• Application of appropriate assessment procedures.
• Determines short and long-term goals with patient / caregiver input; establishes plan of care based upon goals and evaluation results.
• Identifies barriers to patient care

2. Treatment

• Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions, progressing treatment plan and teaching patients / caregivers activities to reinforce therapeutic interventions, providing / fitting appropriate assistive devices and recognizing patient distress signals which need follow-up
• Documents evaluations / re-evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries; records data required for statistics, billing, and quality improvement activities as appropriate.
• Utilizes the assistance of Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Techs and volunteers as appropriate; provides supervision to the above as required by regulations.

Communicates with multidisciplinary team members both formally and informally, discussing evaluation findings, patient progress and other pertinent information.

Consistently provides both written and verbal patient education

3. Collaboration

• Communicates with multidisciplinary team members both formally and informally; discusses evaluation findings, patient progress, and other pertinent information
• Communicates with patients / caregivers to allay anxieties, seek input and elicit cooperation.
• Participates in discharge planning with interdisciplinary team, recommending appropriate assistance and continuation of the rehabilitation program.

Teaching, Training, Mentoring

• Provides a positive experience for assigned medical residents that perform rotation within the department
• Provides a positive experience for at least one volunteer or student shadow experience
• Will be a resource for new staff

Department Initiatives

Receptive to change in promoting & complying with departmental initiatives

Team Work

• Consistently demonstrates flexibility with schedule to accommodate Same Day Evaluations, POD#0, Re-Evaluations and follow-up treatments
• Identifies and communicates issues related to the working environment
• Utilizes chain of command effectively to promote cohesion and teamwork

Professional Growth & Development :

• Independently recognizes own clinical limitations and seeks education
• Actively seeks advice and incorporates feedback from PT Mentor / Program Manager
• Utilizes evidence based research for clinical practice and documentation

Performance Improvement

• Actively seeks advice and / or demonstrates incorporation of feedback for performance improvement
• Participates in performance improvement activities, collecting data and suggesting areas for improvement.
• Adheres to performance Improvement / LDM requirements per department plan

Leadership Collaboration

• Resolves unit issues / problems, developing resolutions and following up with both departmental staff and unit.
• Will perform at least 3 peer reviews annually

Fiscal accountability

• Demonstrates proficiency in proper billing and coding
• Utilizes time management skills to increase productivity, meets minimum monthly standards 10 / 12 months
• Actively seeks advice for performance improvement and demonstrates incorporation of feedback

Community Outreach

Encourage to support GBMC sponsored community events

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values :

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and / or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients / families / coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products / services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$31.32 - $51.36

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.